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fungus

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/ˈfʌŋɡəs/ · fun-gus

Any member of a group of eukaryotic organisms that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms.

Meanings

nountechnical

Any member of a group of eukaryotic organisms that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms.

ایسے گروہ کا کوئی رکن جو ایوکاریوٹک موجودات پر مشتمل ہوتا ہے، جیسے خمیریں، سڑنے والے، اور مشروم۔

فنگس

fungus

Synonyms

mushroommoldyeastمشرومسڑناخمیر

Antonyms

bacteriavirusfungicideبیکٹیریاوائرسفنگی سائیڈ

Common Collocations

  • fungal infection
  • fungus growth
  • mushroom fungus

Example Sentences

The fungus grew rapidly in the damp environment.

فنگس نے مرطوب ماحول میں تیزی سے ترقی کی۔

Fungus ne murtab mahol mein tezzi se taraqqi ki.

Some fungi are beneficial, while others can cause disease.

کچھ فنگی فائدہ مند ہوتے ہیں، جبکہ دوسرے بیماری کا سبب بن سکتے ہیں۔

Kuch fungi faida mand hain, jabke doosre bimari ka sabab ban sakte hain.

The scientist studied the effects of fungus on human health.

سائنسدان نے انسانوں کی صحت پر فنگس کے اثرات کا مطالعہ کیا۔

Scientist ne insano ki sehat par fungus ke asraat ka mutala kiya.

Easily Confused With

fungi:Fungi is the plural form of fungus, referring collectively to multiple types of fungi.

Word Family

fungal
adjectiveفنگل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a mushroom when you hear fungus.

Imagine a damp forest floor covered with various mushrooms.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "fungus" — mushroom

First known use: 14th century

The term has been used since the 14th century in English to describe a type of spore-bearing organism.